Mountain Views News          Saturday, February 8, 2014

Mountain Views News Saturday, February 8, 2014 
11HEALTHY LIFESTYLES Mountain Views News Saturday, February 8, 2014 
11HEALTHY LIFESTYLES 
THE JOY OF YOGA 
RESISTING 
It never ceases to amaze me how resistance can effect our lives and ac


cepting change can bring about peace. The simplest examples can help us 

learn big lessons. How many times in our lives have we resisted change 

only to finally, reluctantly, change and then wish we had done it years 

before? This is not to say that there are not things worth holding on to, 

but the ability to flow can make it all so much more peaceful. Resistance 
or “holding” does not flow with the law of nature. In fact energy or prana is always moving. We are 
always changing on a cellular level, we are always breathing, moving and thinking. So when we get 
stuck or hold on to ideas and things and thing that are no longer serving us it creates a block in the 
flow. 

 So how do we learn to be more accepting of change? How do we discern what we want to keep 
around? Well, first accepting that nothing is truly ours. Then we can learn to study our own behaviors. 
Observing our tendencies and our habits is the key. We start this process with the lessons our 
own movement can teach us. How long have we been stuck with those tight hamstrings? The older 
we get the more stuck we become. It is imperative that we keep moving and stay flexible. Every day 
on the yoga mat we breathe into the change and move the body to stay open and flexible. 

This then translates to our minds. What thoughts are we hanging on to? Are these thoughts serving 
us? What about our feelings? Are they really productive for us or are they habitual? Once we notice, 
we can see the possibilities of change or seeing things in a new way. Once that happens the laws of 
nature can help us to become unstuck. And then it all comes back to the breath. We breathe in the 
fresh new thoughts and abilities and exhale the old. A sense of peace sets in that we are in the flow.
So, if you have been stuck, in a rut, or resistant to change, take some time to breathe. Move the body 
in new ways everyday. Be gentle and learn to go with the flow. And of course, get into a yoga class. 
I will see you there! 

Namasté, René 


Dr. Tina is a traditional 
naturopath and nutri-
tionist at Vibrant Living 
Wellness Center


WHAT IS A TRADITIONAL NATUROPATH? 

I am often asked what a naturopath is or what is naturopathy? Naturopathy 
means close to nature and or benefiting from nature. As a naturopath, I 
believe nature has given us everything we need to get well and stay well. 
The basic teaching of traditional naturopathy should sound familiar, 
“above all, do no harm”. Naturopaths in general specialize in wellness. 
That is to say, teaching clients how applying natural lifestyle approaches 
can help the body’s own natural healing and health building potential. 
As a traditional naturopath I do not “diagnose” or “treat diseases”, but 
rather recognize that the majority of sub-health conditions stem from 
lifestyle effects, and that the underlying cause of what we call “disease” 
(or, “dis-ease”) is improper diet, unhealthy habits, and environmental 
factors which cause biological imbalances leading to a weakening of the 
bodies’ natural defenses and subsequent breakdown in health. 

Naturopathy focuses on prevention; it advocates a wellness-oriented diet 
and lifestyle. Whole food or herbal supplements that support the body 
may be used until the body is back to operating correctly on its own. 
Naturopathy is often effective in dealing with chronic illnesses, such as 
arthritis or eczema, because these conditions improve when diet, lifestyle, 
and nutrient deficiencies are addressed. Many clients are able to reverse 

diseases such as hypertension and type II diabetes through diet and lifestyle changes. Additionally, 
naturopathy is a great choice for non-emergency acute illnesses, such as colds and flus, because it 
employs nutritional and lifestyle changes that support the body’s immune system. 

Traditionally, naturopathy was just a system of helping people return to health or learn to maintain 
health by teaching them to eat healthy foods, exercise regularly and use herbs and water therapy 
for restoring health. Today’s traditional naturopaths do just that. The traditional naturopath does 
not diagnose or treat illness but rather is a person’s guide to information about safe, healthy ways to 
change a lifestyle to bring about better health. A naturopath empowers you to take charge of your life 
and health and to gain back the confidence to make decisions about your health and your life. 


A WEIGHTY PROBLEM 

by Dennis R. Buckley, D.C. 

For the past 10 years we have seen the data that shows that in the US, 

over 60% of the population is overweight and over 30% is obese. 

There have been copious amounts of warnings and programs to help 

people lose weight. Overall it is not working. The latest figures show that 
the numbers are increasing. More people are overweight and more people are obese. We are moving 
in the wrong direction. 

Obesity can lead to a whole plethora of problems including, diabetes, heart disease, digestive 
problems, some cancers and excess stress on muscles, joints, ligaments, and tendons leading to pain 
and suffering. 


We are winning a game we do not want to win, the biggest country in the world! 
This will result in increasing cost to all of us in regards to how much will be spent on health care or 
more specifically crisis care. The total cost of obesity and it problems will be in excess of the total of 
heart disease, diabetes, and cancer combined! 


This has got to stop! Each day I see people with back problems, extremity problems, endurance 
problems, healing problems and a whole host of problems that all have being overweight as a primary 
influential factor. 


70% to 90% of problems people seek medical help for are lifestyle related and only 10% to 30% are 
hereditary. That means that 70% to 90% of the problems we face are preventable!
We all need to live healthier. We can exercise and stretch regularly. We can make better choices in 
regards to the foods we eat. We can consult with experts to help us in these areas. We can manage our 
stress, mostly self inflicted, and better and balance our lives with a little discipline. 


We are all guaranteed two pains in life, the pain of discipline or the pain of regret. One weighs ounces 
the other tons. The choice is yours. 


Start today and know where you stand. Consult with your doctor and see what your score is. Your 
height, weight, blood pressure, blood work and know your numbers. Then start making LIFESTYLE 
changes to discipline yourself to live a healthier life. Doing this will change your numbers for the 
positive. 


If you need medication to assist you, you still need to exercise and eat right, get plenty of rest and 
keep your spine and nervous system function at its optimum. The time on the medications will be 
shorter and you will take control of your life as you discipline your lifestyle. This is the key, change 
your lifestyle change your destiny. 


Our choices determine our destiny, good or bad. You cannot afford to make bad choices when it 
involves your health. Make the right choice today and every day and life the 100 Year Lifestyle you 
were meant to live. 


WHAT EVERY COLD AND FLU SUFFERER 

NEEDS TO KNOW 

(StatePoint) During cold and flu season, an ounce 
of prevention goes a long way. But despite best 
efforts, getting sick is sometimes unavoidable. 

This year, Americans will suffer from approximately 
one billion colds, and as many as one in 
five will get the flu. 

Many people turn to over-the-counter medicines 
(OTC) for relief from their cold and flu symptoms. 
When illness strikes, treating your symptoms 
safely and responsibly is just as important 
as relief. 

During this cold and flu season, McNeil Consumer 
Healthcare, the maker of Tylenol, is educating 
consumers about the safe and appropriate 
use of medicines through its educational initiative 
“Get Relief Responsibly.” 

Many cold and flu medicines contain acetaminophen, 
a common pain reliever used to provide 
relief from their cold and flu symptoms such as 
fever, sore throat, and body pains. 

Acetaminophen is the active ingredient in Tylenol 
but it can also be found in more than 600 
OTC and prescription medications such as Ny-
Quil, Theraflu, Percocet and Vicodin. 

If you take multiple medicines at a time to treat 
various symptoms, it is important to be aware of 
the ingredients and to follow labels to prevent accidentally 
taking more than the recommended 
dose. 

“Acetaminophen is safe when used as directed, 
but taking too much can harm your liver,” says 
Edwin Kuffner, M.D., Vice President of Medical 
Affairs at McNeil Consumer Healthcare. “Some 
people may accidentally take more than the total 
daily dose of acetaminophen because they do not 
realize they are taking multiple products containing 
acetaminophen, or because they may not read 
and follow the label.” 

This cold and flu season, get relief responsibly 
with these tips from McNeil Consumer 
Healthcare: 

• Always read and follow your medicine labels 
carefully. If you’re taking more than one 
medicine, read and compare the labels. 
• Never take more than one medicine that 
contains the same active ingredient at the 
same time. 
• Never take more than the recommended 
dose, unless directed by your doctor. And 
don’t take any medicine for longer than directed. 
If you’re not getting effective relief, 
contact your doctor. 
• Inform your doctor and pharmacist of 
your medical history and what medications 
you take. This will help your healthcare team 
ensure you’re taking medicines that are appropriate 
for you. 
• If you suspect an overdose, even if you 
don’t have any symptoms, get medical help 
or contact a Poison Control Center right 
away at 1-800-222-1222. 
• Learn more. Visit the website www.GetReliefResponsibly.
com for tools and resources 
about how to take medicines safely 
-- including an interactive medicine checker 
to find out which of you medicines contain 
acetaminophen, tips on how to read medicine 
labels and steps to keep medicines safely 
out of the reach of children. 
During cold and flu season, do yourself a favor. 
When seeking relief, first learn about the medications 
you’re taking and be sure to take them 
responsibly.